"according to TCM, energy (or qi) moves through the body along 14 main pathways, called meridians. Each meridian corresponds to a different organ system and emotion. It is believed that imbalances in qi are the root of disease. When the flow of qi along one or several of the meridians is obstructed, an imbalance occurs in the rest of the body and the result may be disease or injury. By stimulating key points in the body, acupuncture seeks to restore balance to the normal energy flow and, consequently, to relieve pain or treat disease. Disease doesn’t exist where qi flows smoothly and evenly";

"acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force (sometimes known as qi or chi) to aid healing. Acupuncture and acupressure use the same points, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses the gentle, but firm pressure of hands and feet";

"reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by 'laying on hands' and is based on the idea that an unseen 'life force energy' flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's 'life force energy' is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy";

"principles of naturopathic medicine: 1. the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae):
the body has an inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore
health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals
through the body’s vital life force. It is the role of the naturopathic physician to facilitate this natural process
[...] 3. first do no harm (primum non nocere). Illness is a purposeful
process of the organism. The process of healing can cause the
manifestation of symptoms, which are an expression of the body’s vital force attempting to heal itself [...] the natural life force of the individual must be supported to facilitate the healing process";

"practicing tai chi supports a healthy balance of yin and yang, thereby aiding the flow of qi, and alleviating the body of unwanted illness or disease. Tai chi incorporates the Chinese concepts of yin-yang and qi. In traditional Chinese medicine, the vital energy or life force proposed to regulate a person's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health, qi, is influenced by the opposing forces of yin and yang, and the balance between the two";

"being licensed as both a naturopathic physician and a Chinese medical practitioner [...and with] training in cranial fluid dynamics and reiki provides me with additional tools to facilitate healing on deeper energetic levels and treat the whole person [...] by understanding a patient’s personal history, heredity, temperament, and constitution to stimulate the vital healing force within each patient [...] this vital force is what truly generates health";

"first do no harm -- primum no nocere. As a person heals, symptoms are generated as the inner life force attempts to reestablish balance. Any treatment should support and encourage this natural healing process. Therapies that suppress symptoms without addressing the underlying cause are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized unless absolutely necessary […] the healing power of nature -- vis medicatrix naturae. Each person has an inherent healing wisdom, which works to constantly reestablish and maintain balance and follows ordered and intelligent natural laws of healing. The physician’s role is to support this process, to use treatment modalities that strengthen, rather than suppress, the action of the vital force, and to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery”;

"the healing power of nature -- vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process […] first do no harm -- primum no nocere. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae; therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized";

"naturopathic medicine is based on six main principles, which form the foundation of my practice: [#1] first do no harm: as a person heals, symptoms are generated as the inner life force attempts to reestablish balance. Any treatment should support and encourage this natural healing process. Therapies that suppress symptoms without addressing the underlying cause are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized unless absolutely necessary [...#6] the healing power of nature: each person has an inherent healing wisdom, which works to constantly reestablish and maintain balance and follows ordered and intelligent natural laws of healing. The physician’s role is to support this process, to use treatment modalities that strengthen, rather than suppress, the action of the vital force, and to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery";

"physical level treatments may include nutrition, hydrotherapy, supplements, and lifestyle changes, which energetic treatments are used to stimulate an individual’s vital force and inner healing power to re-establish balance and optimal organ functioning";

"physical level treatments may include nutrition, hydrotherapy, supplements, and lifestyle changes, which energetic treatments are used to stimulate an individual’s vital force and inner healing power to re-establish balance and optimal organ functioning";

"hydrotherapy is an ancient, relaxing and powerful therapy used to cleanse and rebuild the metabolism while stimulating whole body healing [...] it has been used for years to detoxify heavy metals, pesticide/herbicide toxicity, and the daily toxic buildup of improper diet and lifestyle. It is one of the most effective therapies used in naturopathic medicine given that it stimulates the body’s own healing force";

"naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability [...] Dr. Hinojosa-Sinks [...] firmly believes that each person has the ability to heal. She focuses her assessment and therapies on finding and stimulating the body's inherent power to heal, which is known as a person's 'vital force' [...] naturopathic physicians base [a belief basis] their practice on six timeless principles [...#1] let nature heal";

"acupuncture [...] is based on the belief that people have a vital energy, called 'qi', that circulates through twelve invisible energy channels known as 'meridians' on the body [...] an imbalance in the flow of qi throughout a meridian is how disease begins [...] acupuncturists insert needles into specified points along meridian lines to [...] reestablish the regular flow of qi through the body [...] acupuncture treatments can help the body's internal organs correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians";

"homeopathy is an effective and safe form of holistic medicine which stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal, known as the 'vital force'. Homeopathy focuses on helping the body heal from the inside out by addressing the root cause of an illness. We are all born with an internal force and an innate ability to heal. This internal force is manifested in our bodies on a daily basis and can be seen in cases such as when we have a cut";

"each gemstone carries within it a life force that comes from the earth. With this life force they are able to remove the blockages that accumulate in our energy field causing disharmony, pain and disease. In doing so, they restore our flow of vital energy allowing us to experience joy, vitality, and vibrant health";

"the needles stimulate the body’s energy, or 'qi' (chee), to flow and function normally, thus bringing the body back into a state of health [...] the acupuncturist applies glass cups to the skin, creating a vacuum that relieves stagnation of qi and blood, and draws out toxins from the body";

"the term naturopathy [...] reflects the primary guiding principle of the profession, 'vis medicatrix naturae' or the healing power of nature [...] the body as an organism with the inherent ability to balance itself [...] the principles of naturopathic medicine: [#1] healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae): a vitalistic belief that there is an ordered, intelligent guiding force that directs the physical world and, thus, the human body. It is this force that brings body back into a state of balance and has the innate capacity to heal [...] the goal of treatment is to remove the obstacles, or causes, that block the vital force";

"the practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six principles of healing [...] these principles stand as the distinguishing marks of the profession: [#1] the healing power of nature -- vis medicatrix naturae [...] the healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...#3] first do no harm -- primum no nocere. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae";

"acupuncture is a technique within traditional Chinese medicine whereby the 'energy' flows within the body are optimized. Given that you need not only physical structure, oxygen, nutrients, and energy flow (qi, ki, prana, life force, etc.), then an interruption or blockage to that flow can result in an imbalance. Such imbalances or blockages consequently result in physical symptoms, pain or illness";

"MSA testing uses the galvanic skin response (similar to lie detectors) to measure electrical resistance at various acupoints which represent the organs, glands and systems of the body. This combination of Chinese medicine and Western technology allows us to conduct an interview with the body, identifying imbalances in the energy flow and offering natural alternatives to achieve optimal health. By using the body’s energy field (chi), at skin level of the predetermined acupuncture meridians, it is possible to analyze the energetic cause of physical problems";

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae […] the physician's role is to facilitate and augment the ordered, intelligent process of nature which heals through the response of the life force [...]first do no harm. Primum no nocere. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of nature's healing power

"homeopathic remedies activate the vital force [...] homeopaths believe that it is the energy or 'vibrational pattern' of the remedy, rather than the chemical content, that stimulates the healing by activating what Hahnemann called the vital force. Vital force is the healing power or energy that exists within us all. The vital force fuels the mind, body, and emotions. It keeps us healthy and balanced. When the balance of the vital force is disturbed by factors such as stress, pollution, improper diet, and lack of exercise, it becomes weakened resulting in the person becoming ill";

“NDs believing [sp.] that disease can only exist in a toxic environment help each individual to detoxify their body to achieve health. They will stimulate the vital force by using homeopathy, acupuncture, and hydrotherapy”;

"naturopathic medicine is a natural approach to health and healing [...] methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process";

"naturopathic medicine is a distinct profession of primary health care, emphasizing prevention, treatment and the promotion of optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and modalities, which encourage the self-healing process, the vis medicatrix naturae [...] the body’s inherent healing abilities";

“homeopathic medicine. This gentle yet effective system of medicine is based on the principle that, 'like cures like.' Homeopathic medicines are very small doses of natural substances that can stimulate the body's self healing response bio-energetically rather than bio-chemically [...] oriental medicine. Utilizing acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbs to promote healing, stimulate 'chi' and balance energetic meridians”;

“naturopathic philosophy serves as the basis for naturopathic practice […] naturopathic medicine is a [...] vitalistic tradition [...] emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process […] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and augment this process […] first do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae. Therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized […] according to the homeopathic way of thinking, a disease originates from a disturbance of the patient’s ‘vital force.’ This is the life force energy that sustains life. As the origin of disease occurs on this energetic level, the homeopathic remedy has also to be on this level. Such an energetic medicine is made by diluting the remedy and succussing (shaking) it. All homeopathic medicines are ‘potentized’, i.e., diluted and succussed [spiritized]. This method of preparation imparts considerable energy to each substance. ‘Unitary’ homeopathy [classical homeo.; Hahnemannian / Kentian] means that only one remedy is given at a time because only one remedy can correspond perfectly to the total picture of the patient. A prescription that does not aim for this totality is not homeopathic”;

"naturopathic medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing [...] 1) the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae: the body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...] 3) first do no harm, primum no nocere: illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae";

"according to the homeopathic way of thinking, a disease originates from a disturbance of the patient’s 'vital force.' This is the life force energy that sustains life. As the origin of disease occurs on this energetic level, the homeopathic remedy has also to be on this level";

"qigong (chee-GONG) is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation and the regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi, pronounced chi) in the body, to improve blood circulation and to enhance immune function";

"naturopathic Medicine is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process [...] the practice of naturopathic medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing [...] it is these principles that distinguish the profession from other medical approaches: 1) the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix naturae: the body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process [...] 3) first do no harm, primum no nocere: illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae";

"according to the homeopathic way of thinking, a disease originates from a disturbance of the patient’s 'vital force.' This is the life force energy that sustains life. As the origin of disease occurs on this energetic level, the homeopathic remedy has also to be on this level";

"qigong (chee-gong) is a component of traditional Chinese medicine that combines movement, meditation and the regulation of breathing to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi, pronounced chi) in the body, to improve blood circulation and to enhance immune function";

"naturopathic medicine grew out [not at all, still IS] of a tradition referred to as'vitalist,' in which the practitioners trusted the wisdom of the body's attempts to heal itself [...] retaining the ancient vitalist philosophy [...aka] healing power of nature [...] the body's attempts to heal itself [...] the physiology's capacity to react [...aka] the healing power within [...aka] the body's own attempt to self-regulate or heal [...aka] the body's natural defenses [...aka] the body's vital force [...aka] the body's attempt to self correct [...aka] the body's own defenses [...aka] the body's inherent healing power [...aka] the body's natural defenses”;

“methods of treatment are chose to work with the patient’s vital force […] the natural healing process […] the healing power of nature […] an inherent healing capacity […] this healing power […] this process […] vitality [x2…] the immune system and the body’s inherent healing power […the] energetic”;

“naturopathic principles have been in use for centuries. Hippocrates, the famous physician of the fifth century, for example, was the author of the idea that there is a vital force inherent in all living beings, which could serve to promote self-healing”;

"homeopathy is the use of very dilute substances, mostly plant and mineral dilutions, to help the body eliminate the concerning symptoms by stimulating the vital force or the life force [...] cranial body balancing helps heal both physical and emotional trauma, realigns the structure of the body and restores flexibility and vitality [...] the concept of qi, or vital force or life energy is central to acupuncture. Many symptoms, especially pain, are related to imbalances in the energy of the organs and meridians in the body, including blockages of qi, that may be corrected with acupuncture [...] Chinese orthopedic massage (tui na) [...] the way Gua sha works is by bringing the stuck blood to the surface of the skin to restore the flow of chi and blood";

"naturopathic medicine is primary care medicine with a holistic approach and an emphasis on natural therapies. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to facilitate the body's abilities to heal itself [...] naturopathic doctors practice the following fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine: [#1] the healing power of nature, vis medicatrix natur[a]e. Naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent ability in the body which is ordered and intelligent. Naturopathic physicians act to identify and remove obstacles to recovery and to facilitate and augment this healing ability [...] the individuals healing process";

"traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used in the East for thousands of years. The concepts of TCM differ greatly from modern Western medicine. TCM theory describes the presence of 20 meridians that run through the body carrying qi [...] and blood and work to balance the yin and yang energy of the body. Qi is considered the vital force that runs through the body promoting health. TCM diagnosis typically involves examination of the tongue and pulse in order to gather information about the patient’s condition. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin, sterile needles into points that run along energy meridians in the body. The purpose of this is to rebalance the flow of qi through the body and balance the affected organ systems";

"the range of modalities allows naturopathic doctors to develop treatment plans that address not only the physical aspect of a person, but also the mental and emotional aspects. The naturopathic therapies are all based on the same principles, they all assist the body’s healing response, and they are often more effective when combined [...] homeopathic medicine: this powerful system of medicine is more than 200 years old and is widely accepted in many countries [...] when carefully matched to the patient they are able to affect the body’s 'vital force' and to stimulate the body’s innate healing forces on both the physical and emotional levels [...] traditional Chinese medicine / acupuncture: the key principle that defines and connects all of Chinese medicine is that of chi, or vital energy. The chi of all organs must be in balance, neither too active nor too dormant, for a person to be healthy. The chi of the body’s organs and systems are all connected in meridians or channels that lie just under the skin. A naturopathic doctor will use Eastern herbs and acupuncture to assist the body in regulating the chi and achieving balance. Acupuncture is the use of very thin needles which are inserted into specific meridian points. The practice of acupuncture has been around for over two thousand years and has proven to be very effective especially for pain relief and chronic illness";

"naturopathic treatment of fatigue [...] acupuncture: traditional Chinese medicine is a natural treatment option for increasing energy. Imbalances in the vital force or qi are corrected using fine needles while the patient is relaxing. Acupuncture is beneficial for many conditions including stress relief, pain, constipation, insomnia, and anxiety. Dr. Hornyak has been in private practice as a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine since 2006. For more information, phone the Norwich Medical Centre at 519-863-2338 or visit www.vitalforcenaturopathic.ca";

"illness is understood as a consequence of either a depletion or congestion of qi or the vital force within the body. For example, liver qi stagnation results in symptoms of inflammation, pain, and irritability. The goal of acupuncture treatment is to adjust the yin and yang by regulating qi";

"naturopathic treatments [...] acupuncture – used in protocols where stress is a root cause to help balance qi and organ meridians, as in treatment for headaches, IBS, overweight, depression, anxiety, etc.";

"acupuncture is based on the premise that qi flows through every organ via different channels or meridians in the body. Needles are inserted at specific points in order to adjust the circulation of qi";

"Chinese medicine is a complete medical system [...] illness is understood as a consequence of either a depletion or congestion of qi. Insufficiency leads to fatigue, poor immunity, slow digestion and inadequate blood flow, where as excess results in pain, distension, irritability and swelling. The goal of treatment is to adjust the yin and yang by regulating qi";

"homeopathic medicine [...] can stimulate self-healing on the physical and emotional level [...] acupuncture is based on the premise that qi flows through every organ via different channels or meridians in the body. Needles are inserted at specific points in order to adjust the circulation of qi. Treatments encourage the natural healing process by rebalancing the physical, mental and emotional disharmonies within the body [...] biotherapeutic drainage: natural and energetic medicine to stimulate self-healing on the physical and emotional levels, by supporting the innate healing power of the body, as well as aiding the elimination of toxins at a cellular level [...] your body can heal itself";

"the principles of naturopathic medicine [...] support the healing power of the body: naturopathic doctors act to identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and increase our inherent self-healing process [...] naturopathic doctor’s oath [...] to co-operate with the healing powers of nature";

"acupuncture [...] this practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) involves the insertion of fine needles into the skin at specific point locations.foundation of acupuncture points is based on 12 meridians. Each meridian is linked to a different organ system, which connects over 400 acupuncture points throughout the surface of the body [...] TCM pathways conduct energy or 'qi' [...] when you are in pain, under stress, or eat a poor diet, the flow of qi is disrupted which results in symptoms and ultimately disease. Therefore, acupuncture works by stimulating qi which helps the body heal itself [...] acupuncture restores the balance of qi to the mind and body [...] Dr. Hornyak has been in private practice as a licensed dDoctor of naturopathic medicine since 2006. For more information, phone the Norwich Medical Centre at 519-863-2338 or visit www.vitalforcenaturopathic.ca";

"with respect to traditional Chinese medicine, IBS is due to the energy / qi not flowing properly in the spleen, which is also the organ that holds onto worry. I often use acupuncture to strengthen the digestive system and release anxiety by moving qi back to the spleen [...] Dr. Hornyak has been in private practice as a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine since 2006. To book an appointment, phone the
Norwich Medical Centre at 519-863-2338 or visit
www.vitalforcenaturopathic.ca";

"naturopathic treatments [...include] acupuncture - used in protocols where stress is a root cause to help balance qi and organ meridians, as in treatment for headaches, IBS, overweight, depression, anxiety, etc. [...] Dr. Hornyak has been in private practice as a licensed doctor of n aturopathic medicine since 2006. To book an appointment, phone the
Norwich Medical Centre at 519-863-2338 or visit
www.vitalforcenaturopathic.ca";

"with naturopathic medicine, various natural modalities are utilized including clinical nutrition, traditional Chinese medicine, botanical medicine and homeopathic medicine [...] homeopathic medicine is also helpful in managing OA pain as it stimulates the body’s vital force to promote self-healing. Potencies that are most effective are 200CH or MK [...] traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can help balance qi (energy flow) to reduce inflammation and pain. This includes acupuncture, cupping and dietary recommendations [...] if you'd like to have more information on naturopathic medicine, please visit www.vitalforcenaturopathic.ca";

"Dr.
Hornyak [...] enjoys being part of the healing process by providing
support and encouragement in order to stimulate and clear blockages of
the vital force [...] Dr. Hornyak brings her passion for optimal
health, expertise in naturopathic medicine, and compassion for people to
her work at Vital Force Naturopathic Health Center";

"Dr. Hornyak is focused on assisting her patients to achieve optimal health by addressing the underlying cause of disease and assessing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health [...] she enjoys being part of the healing process by providing support and encouragement in order to stimulate and clear blockages of the vital force [...] Dr. Hornyak brings her passion for optimal health, expertise in naturopathic medicine, and compassion for people to her work at Vital Force Naturopathic Health Center";

"what is 'vital force' [?...] vital force refers to the life energy within all of us. It is an innate intelligence that is not entirely physical or spiritual. As there is order to the universe based on energy, so must our internal order or vital force energy
be in balance. When it is not, disease results and symptoms develop.
Symptoms of disease are an outer expression of our inner disrupted vital force";

"this is an ancient form of medicine dating back over 2500 years. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) usually includes the use of acupuncture in combination with nutrition and herbal remedies, in order to balance the flow of qi or chi (energy) within the individual";

"the importance of balance between the structural and energy bodies: essentially, these two bodies work in concert with one another and with the external world. The structural body is what you can see and touch – bone, soft tissue and all the body organs. The energy body is the seen and unseen movement, including muscular movements, movement of tissue fluids, cellular and molecular vibrations, movement within your body field / biofield, and movement of the life force itself. Your energy body directly affects, and in large part is responsible for, your mood, emotions and vitality. Changes in body energy and its field usually precede illness and have a causal relation to disease";

"reiki is a Japanese word which means spiritual energy. As a practice it uses the universal life force energy for healing. It is holistic in that it brings balance and harmony to the body, mind, emotions and spirit [...] great healing can come out of this pure intention";

"the Bowen technique very strongly affects the chakras. The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel of light'. Vertically, along the center of the body are found seven main energy centers called chakras. Each chakra is connected to a part of the physical body and transmits and receives life force / energy / chi / prana. When we are in a state of ill health, the chakras may become distorted, out of alignment or even stagnant. When this happens, life force cannot flow in and out freely and the physical body suffers. With training and intuition the chakras can be assessed before and after treatments. From these assessments it has become clear that the chakras are positively affected after Bowen treatments, without the practitioner’s conscious or intentional manipulation to this system";

"the Bowen technique very strongly affects the chakras. The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel of light'. Vertically, along the center of the body are found seven main energy centers called chakras. Each chakra is connected to a part of the physical body and transmits and receives life force / energy / chi / prana. When we are in a state of ill health, the chakras may become distorted, out of alignment or even stagnant. When this happens, life force cannot flow in and out freely and the physical body suffers. With training and intuition the chakras can be assessed before and after treatments. From these assessments it has become clear that the chakras are positively affected after Bowen treatments, without the practitioner’s conscious or intentional manipulation to this system";

"the Bowen Technique very strongly affects the chakras. The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning 'wheel of light'. Vertically, along the center of the body are found seven main energy centers called chakras. Each chakra is connected to a part of the physical body and transmits and receives life force / energy / chi / prana. When we are in a state of ill health, the chakras may become distorted, out of alignment or even stagnant. When this happens, life force cannot flow in and out freely and the physical body suffers. With training and intuition the chakras can be assessed before and after treatments. From these assessments it has become clear that the chakras are positively affected after Bowen treatments, without the practitioner’s conscious or intentional manipulation to this system";

"it is an advanced instrument of quantum medicine, which has the ability to measure the energy body (aura) of every vibration that is reflected in the human body. This instrument, allows the operator to assess the qi / energy / vibration of each part of the energy body (blood, lymph, organs, muscles, skin, nervous system etc.) and to detect what is energetically affecting it (organism, toxin, radiation etc.) Vibrations in the energy body are always changing, however there are trends and patterns that can be easily identified and gauged as either above, at, or below normal frequency";

"naturopathic medicine focuses on the vitalistic tradition of medicine, emphasizing the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process […] the healing power of nature. Vis medicatrix naturae. The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate and augment this process […] first do no harm. Primum no nocere. Illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complimentary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis medicatrix naturae";

"naturopathic medicine represents the 'vitalistic' tradition of medicine [...] it treats disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the patient's inherent healing capacity [...] powerful and effective treatment modalities are chosen to work with the patient's vital force, respecting the natural healing processes of nature [...] the following principles make naturopathic medicine different from all other medical approaches: [#1] first do no harm, primum no nocere: illness is a purposeful process of the organism. The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, an expression of the life force attempting to heal itself [...] the physician's actions can support or antagonize the actions of the vis mediatrix [sp., 'medicatrix'] naturae -- the healing power of nature [...#2] the healing power of nature, vis mediatrix [sp., 'medicatrix'] naturae [...] the healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician's role is to facilitate this process";

"naturopathic doctors believe that the human body has an innate ability to heal itself if given the proper circumstances [...] principles: the following are principles that naturopathic doctors use to guide their practice [...] to support the healing power of the body – let the body do the work and become stronger in the process [...] homeopathy: energetic method of healing";

"the roots of naturopathic medicine are in the vitalistic philosophy of the healing power of nature. This means that within every human organism there is a healing force that is responsible for our wellness and our ability to heal and maintain health. Naturopathic physicians believe that true healing is a result of this fundamental principle [...] the organism’s attempt to defend, alert or heal itself[...] this healing response, or 'vital force' [...] responsible for the manifestation of the symptoms and determines whether or not a persons heals [...] naturopathic medicine is about [...] focusing on what and how to stimulate your body’s own vital force, it’s immune system [...] homeopathic medicine [...] in a similar manner that immunizations work [...] creates a healing response by the immune system [...by] the energetic imprint of the substance";

“how to choose a naturopathic physician finding an ND [...] there are some who are afraid to practice naturopathic medicine [...] here are two questions to weed out such individuals: [#1] do you follow the therapeutic order [second tenet is treat the VFS] for naturopathic medicine [...#2]do you consider yourself a vitalist? How do you use vitalism in your practice?”;

"qi in Chinese medicine is vital force in homeopathy. Qi, or vital force, is thought to be the basis of all the phenomena in the universe. It is a connection between matter and energy. In the body specifically it is the energy of the organs that has the capacity to nourish and activate the body and the mind";

"[attributed to Franklin, J., an ND candidate at SCNM] naturopathy comes from a vitalistic philosophy, which states that a universal intelligence known as the vis, prana, tao, qi, holy spirit, etc., exists within each person and seeks to maintain balance and health […] when the universal intelligence is intentionally included in the treatment, outcomes are more likely positive, as it is the only healing force available to us […] suppression of the signs and symptoms is seen as suppressing the divine intelligence working in the body";

"to co-operate with the healing power of nature. The body has an inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force";

“the benefits of natural medicine […] the advantages of a vitalistic, holistic healing art [p.xvi…] naturopathic physicians and other providers of alternative medicine must seek to verify the ‘scientific’ truth of their medicines whenever possible – by research and by modifying the mechanistic model when necessary to suit their vitalistic philosophy [p.xvii]”;

"acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing art [...] is a painless technique which employs the insertion of fine needles into specific acupuncture points of the body that lie on energy meridians and are directly related to specific organs and physiological functions. The technique manipulates the flow of bio-energy ('qi'), thereby restoring balance, removing blockages and adding energy where necessary";

"naturopathic medicine is an eclectic practice of healthcare united by core under lying principles. Central to these principles is the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae) [p.048...] the following principles are the foundation for the practice of naturopathic medicine [...#1] the healing power of nature (vis medicatrix naturae). The healing power of nature is the inherent self-organizing and healing process of living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathic medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is the naturopathic physician's role to support, facilitate and augment this process [p.050...] the vis medicatrix naturae ('the healing power of nature') [...] the concept of the healing power of nature and the vitalistic philosophy that was its basis is attributed to Hippocrates (c.460-377 BCE) [...] the healing power of nature underpins nearly all the techniques in complementary medicine [p.052...] diet is regarded as critical in stimulating the healing power of nature [p.055...] clinical methods used by naturopathic physicians are applied in an ordered manner consistent with stimulating the healing power of nature, which directs maintenance of health and healing in the organism [...] today, this healing order has emerged from a deeper understanding of the core principle, the healing power of nature [...] the therapeutic order [...] 2. stimulate the vis medicatrix naturae (healing power of nature) [...#3, part 7] harmonize the life force [p.057]

"vis - pronounced 'veese'; Latin for force, it is commonly used to represent the life energy, inherent in all beings. Derived from the naturopathic practice principle vis medicatrix naturae, we used this word to represent the innate healing ability we as practitioners work with our patients to express";

"naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability [...] naturopathic physicians base their practice on six timeless principles [...#1] let nature heal. Our bodies have such a powerful, innate instinct for self-healing. By finding and removing the barriers to this self-healing such as poor diet or unhealthy habits naturopathic physicians can nurture this process";